Working with dancers is a pretty good way to go if you can get them interested in your project. These women typically have a very guarded attitude when it comes to someone tossing them a card while they are on stage. I was fortunate enough to work with a few of the local dance publications and worked diligently to bring about a change in the portrayal of dancers in them. Some people just don't get it. If they wanted to be hookers they would be hookers.

I realize in some cities the line blurs but in Portland, Oregon, the highest per-capita instance of adult venues in the US, dancers are for the most part performance artists. I do know some of them break the rules but they are few and far between in this arena.

For over 9 years I worked closely with performers and shot some amazing pics. I can't say it was all pleasant but it was definitely eye-opening with never a dull moment. The worst things that happened will always leave a mark but I think they are outweighed by the great people I met in the time I spent working with people from that industry.

Here is just a small fraction of the work.
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